The Samsung QN95B is priced at a premium and is generally more expensive than the Vizio P-Series. However, if you are on a budget and still looking for a good quality TV, the Vizio P-Series might be the more cost-effective choice, although it might not perform as well as the Samsung in terms of picture quality and gaming experience. Both TVs have their own strengths and can cater to different needs based on what you value most – be it higher performance or a more affordable price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.2/10
6.4/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is better for watching sports compared to the Vizio P-Series due to superior motion processing and response time, ensuring smoother fast-paced action. However, the Vizio P-Series has wider viewing angles which may be favorable when watching with a group, but it has lower scores for response time and motion handling which can lead to blurrier images during fast sports scenes.
Gaming
8.8/10
7.7/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B is considered very good for gaming because it has a very good response time and the best input lag performance, which are crucial for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series is rated good for gaming, with a fair response time and good input lag, suggesting that the Samsung QN95B would offer a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0/10
8.3/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in presenting cartoons and animations due to its exceptional color accuracy straight out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and consistent colors. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series also performs very well but may not match the Samsung's immediate color precision or the breadth of its color range, which might be more noticeable in animated content that often utilizes a wide array of colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0/10
7.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B is excellent for watching news and other TV programs because it excels at upscaling lower resolution content and has a high SDR brightness, making it suitable for bright rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series is good for the same content due to decent upscaling and SDR brightness, but may not match the Samsung's performance in very bright environments or with poor quality sources.
Bright Room
9.8/10
8.9/10
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B outshines the Vizio P-Series in a bright room primarily because it has superior SDR and HDR brightness, which ensures that the picture remains clear even under bright lighting, while also offering excellent reflection handling to minimize glare. Although the Vizio P-Series performs well in handling reflections and offers very good brightness for both SDR and HDR content, it falls short of the Samsung QN95B's performance in these critical areas.
Cost
$1,497
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $1,497 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1/10
7.7/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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